Definitions and Examples of dirty, soil, stain
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Covered or marked with an unclean substance; not clean.
Example
The kitchen floor was dirty after the party, so I had to mop it twice.
To make something dirty or stained with soil or mud.
Example
Don't walk on the carpet with muddy shoes, or you'll soil it.
To leave a mark or discoloration on something that is difficult to remove.
Example
Be careful not to spill red wine on the white tablecloth, or it will stain it.
Key Differences: dirty vs soil vs stain
- 1Dirty refers to something that is covered in dirt or grime.
- 2Soil means to make something dirty with soil or mud.
- 3Stain means to leave a mark or discoloration on something that is difficult to remove.
Effective Usage of dirty, soil, stain
- 1Household Chores: Use these antonyms to describe the state of cleanliness or dirtiness of objects or surfaces.
- 2Laundry: Use stain to describe marks or discolorations on clothes that are hard to remove.
- 3Gardening: Use soil to describe the process of getting dirt on your hands or clothes while working in the garden.
Remember this!
The antonyms of wash are dirty, soil, and stain. Use these words to describe the opposite of cleaning or removing dirt, dust, or grime from something. Dirty refers to something that is covered in dirt or grime, soil means to make something dirty with soil or mud, and stain means to leave a mark or discoloration on something that is difficult to remove. These words can be used in household chores, laundry, and gardening contexts.
